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The Internet's Most Viral Foods
Here are some of the most viral foods of this day and age, that people in online culinary certificate programs can take not from.
Building a Career in Corporate or Institutional Dining
Cooking at a school, hospital or office gives you the chance to use your skills in an environment very different from a traditional restaurant.
Career Advice From Chef Curtis Duffy of 3 Star Michelin Restaurant, Grace
It’s the goal that most chefs strive for. The opportunity to own and cook for a 3 Michelin starred restaurant....
A Great Kids’ Menu Isn’t Child’s Play
Learn how to make dishes that suit the tastes and dietary needs of kids.
Get creative with crepes
When you master crepes, you can develop several versions that suit your particular cooking style and tastes.
Foundational Knife Skills With Chef Curtis Duffy
If you’re thinking about becoming a chef, you should know this first off: knife skills are the foundation for your...
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
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Editor’s Choice
FAFSA® for Culinary School: The Essential Guide
Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.
Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School
All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.
The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships
Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.
Yes, Online Culinary School Works.† Here’s How.
With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
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Education
3 Ways Culinary School Can Help Boost Your Career
Discover how culinary school can help boost your career through mentorship, hands-on industry externships, and the skills to advance or change direction.
Can You Become a Chef Without Going to Culinary School?
The path to becoming a chef doesn’t look the same for everyone. Find out where culinary school fits in and why you don’t want to skip this important step.
Culinary School, College, or Trade School: Which Education Path Is Right for Veterans?
Culinary school, college, trade school, or apprenticeship? Compare education paths for veterans, including GI Bill coverage, timelines, and career outcomes.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Culinary Jobs You Can Start While Still in High School
Explore 7 entry-level culinary jobs high school students can start now, including pay data, skills you can build, and insight into how early experience can lead to a culinary career.
How to Become a Recipe Developer
Discover how you can become a recipe developer, from building culinary skills and earning a degree to growing a portfolio and exploring career paths in food.
What Does a Chef Consultant Do?
Chef consultants help food businesses improve menus, operations, and profitability. Explore what they do, how they find work, and how you can become one.
Food Culture
A Brief History Of The Chef’s Uniform
The chef's uniform has a history spanning two centuries. Here's what each piece means, where it came from, and why it still matters.
Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if you should be a baker or pastry chef? Compare roles, salaries, schedules, and skills to find the right baking career path.
How To Improve Your Cooking Skills: 15 Professional Techniques
Level up your cooking with 15 essential techniques used in professional kitchens. Practical advice for cooks ready to refine their skills.
